Director, Medical Affairs, Nephrology

Vertex Pharmaceuticals; As Sudiyah; Hybrid; OMR 46,140 - 57,675; Full time

Job summary

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is looking for a Medical Affairs Director to provide medical and scientific leadership in glomerular diseases therapy within the GCC. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align scientific strategies with corporate goals and execute medical plans focused primarily on KSA.

Applicants should possess a scientific background and have at least 10 years of experience in medical affairs in a multinational environment, with a strong understanding of nephrology and statistical methods. This hybrid role offers flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of medical affairs experience in the KSA market.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and scientific leadership in glomerular diseases therapy area.
• Critically interpret scientific data to assess its impact.
• Share insights with global teams to align strategies.
• Provide balanced medical information to health-care professionals.
• Create patient access initiatives supporting key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with medical affairs SOPs and regulations.

Skills

Nephrology expertise

Scientific communication skills

Industry relationship building

Strategic planning

Statistical methods

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Education

Scientific background (e.g., Physician, PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Job Description

The Medical Affairs Director provides medical and scientific leadership in the glomerular diseases therapy area (IgAN) within GCC. The role will work closely with a cross‑functional group to align scientific and medical strategies with corporate goals and stakeholder needs, and to execute the country medical plans with a primary focus on KSA.

Key Responsibilities

• Critically interpret scientific data and assess the potential impact of new research on the medical understanding of the assigned portfolio.
• Share country/regional insights with global teams to ensure that global medical strategies and activities reflect local needs.
• Provide balanced medical information and education to health‑care professionals and payers that supports the safe and effective use of Vertex medications.
• Create patient access initiatives, supporting the commercial organization in preparing/reviewing reimbursement dossiers and presenting scientific data to key stakeholders.
• Perform or oversee medical/scientific training for field medical teams, commercial, and other internal stakeholders as required.
• Contribute to the local Brand Team, representing the therapy area’s scientific and medical expertise and ensuring all activities address patient well‑being and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance at the country level with company policies, medical affairs SOPs, GCP, and ICH.
• Assess local promotional materials, ensuring all claims are fully supported by scientific data and presented fairly and accurately.

Key Requirements

• Strong understanding of nephrology (kidney disease).
• Experience in writing or reviewing scientific communications.
• Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry in an international setting.
• Ability to develop relationships in a highly matrixed environment, including external relationships with leaders and industry experts.
• Experience designing, planning medical strategies, and executing medical education and communication activities.
• Strong understanding of statistical methods.
• Capacity to engage in positive dialogue and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Leadership experience and significant people‑management skills.

Education and Experience

• Scientific background (e.g., Physician, PhD, or PharmD).
• Minimum 10 years of medical affairs experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company within the KSA market.

Flex Designation

Hybrid‑Eligible or On‑Site Eligible: In this hybrid role you may work remotely up to two days per week or on‑site five days per week.

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non‑discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants, without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E‑Verify Employer in the United States and will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities in accordance with applicable law. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process or to perform the essential functions of the position should contact the recruiter or hiring manager, or Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].